Feasibility Study of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Education to Improve Mental Health and Quality of Life in Adults With COPD

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to find out if an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy CBT combined with an educational program can improve mental health, disease knowledge, and quality of life for adults living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. The study is a feasibility trial designed to see if this online treatment is practical, acceptable, and potentially effective enough to be used in a larger study. It focuses on measuring changes in anxiety, depression, stress, COPD symptoms, and quality of life. Participants will take part in an 8-10 week online CBT and education program specifically developed for COPD. This program includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT techniques and covers topics such as coping strategies, mindfulness, disease knowledge, and symptom management. The program is completed from home through a secure internet platform with regular support from trained healthcare professionals. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires about mental health, stress, quality of life, and COPD symptoms before and after the program. They will also visit a clinic twice for breathing tests spirometry and a 6-minute walk test to assess physical capacity. A subgroup of participants will be interviewed about their experiences with the online program. Researchers will assess the programs feasibility and its effects on mental health, COPD symptoms, lung function, and quality of life.

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Educational Program for People Living With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)